Did You Know....

...that in many towns in the U.S. there are more tanning salons than McDonalds restaurants or Starbucks stores?

Click here to read more from the article "In many cities, tanning salons exceed Starbucks" on MSN.com.

CITY100

Researchers at San Diego State University conducted the CITY100 (Correlates for Indoor Tanning in Youth) study to determine what influences tanning behavior in teens. Over 6,000 teenagers were interviewed as part of the study, and researchers have identified some reasons teens choose to tan.

Check out the CITY100 website (http://indoortanningreportcard.com/) to learn more about why teens tan, the truth about tanning, and what you can do to help make a difference and save lives.

UCAN "I'm Giving You Skin Cancer" Commercial

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays appears to be the most important environmental factor involved with developing skin cancer. To help prevent skin cancer while still having fun outdoors, regularly use sun protective practices such as staying in the shade, wearing a long-sleeved shirt and wide-brimmed hat, and applying sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. For more information on how to stay safe in the sun, visit www.ucan.cc.

Cool Action Steps

Look through the presentation below to learn how to protect your skin!